Wood Countertops: A Timeless Fusion of Beauty, Functionality, and Craftsmanship
Wood is a living material, seamlessly merging aesthetic appeal with practical benefits. Hardwood countertops and surfaces stand up to the demands of everyday use while offering a softer, more inviting surface than stone. Beyond durability, wood’s unparalleled adaptability allows it to be cut, shaped, and customized to suit any configuration, enhancing functionality and style.
At Grothouse, we specialize in creating bespoke wood countertops that are as distinctive as the spaces they adorn. With nearly limitless customization options, we empower you to craft a one-of-a-kind statement piece. Choose from over 60 wood species, including exotic hardwoods like Wenge, Teak, and Zebrawood, or classic American favorites such as Walnut and Maple. For truly unforgettable designs, explore our Live Edge millwork for a raw, organic aesthetic, or opt for reclaimed woods like Chestnut, Oak, and Heart Pine sourced from historic Pennsylvania barns.
- End Grain: A striking butcher-block pattern renowned for its durability and visual appeal.
- Edge Grain: Straight, stable grain patterns that exude timeless elegance.
- Flat Grain: Ideal for showcasing the intricate beauty of select wood species, such as Curly Maple.
Elevate the design further with over 40 stock edge profiles; each meticulously hand-carved for precision and detail. From modern, understated edges like Roundover or Chamfer to ornate profiles like Roman Ogee, our craftsmanship ensures a flawless finish. For those seeking the ultimate bespoke touch, we also offer custom edge profiles designed to your specifications.
At Grothouse, we believe countertops are more than surfaces—they are essential design elements that shape the functionality and character of a space. Our bespoke wood countertops offer unmatched versatility, addressing the unique needs of your clients with innovative solutions.
Imagine a kitchen workspace that integrates seamlessly into everyday life: custom drainage areas near the sink for washing dishes, built-in knife storage to declutter surfaces, or discreet charging stations for electronic devices. With Grothouse, these possibilities—and more—are brought to life with expert precision.
Collaborate with Grothouse to create timeless wood countertops that blend artistry and practicality. Explore our unparalleled selection of wood species, construction styles, and functional enhancements, and let us help you bring your design vision to fruition.
Exotic Hardwood Selection
Each wood species in our collection is handpicked for its distinct characteristics, ensuring that every countertop is a one-of-a-kind piece. The exotic hardwoods available for custom Grothouse countertops include:
African Mahogany: Long synonymous with the height of luxury in wood furniture design, mahogany is also a superb choice for wood countertops. Its rich, reddish-brown hues and interlocking grain offer a classic and elegant look for the kitchen, bathroom, or entertainment space, and with proper maintenance, it is sure to last a lifetime.
Wenge: Dark tones and straight grain, perfect for modern, minimalist aesthetics. Occurring naturally in the Congo region, as well as in Zaire, Cameroon, Gabon, Tanzania, and Mozambique, woodworkers appreciate wenge for its deep, dark tones and straight grain. This makes it ideal for residential and commercial spaces with a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Due to its naturally dark color, wenge can complement darker tones in a kitchen or bathroom or act as a refreshing contrast to the lighter paint and cabinetry that has become popular in the 21st century.
Zebrawood: As the name suggests, zebrawood’s striking striped patterns mimic those of the zebras that run wild in the African savannahs. While its durability and beauty make it ideal for fashion accessories, pens, and knife handles, it can also help make a bold statement with various kitchen or bathroom countertops, including as a bold accent to minimalist interior designs.
Teak: Moisture and rot resistance are crucial when selecting a wood countertop material for moist environments like kitchens and bathrooms. In this regard, teak is the perfect choice, as it is a hardwood that has long been selected for boatbuilding applications due to its natural oils that repel water. In addition, its golden-brown color brings a sense of warmth and contrast to rooms that include stark, cold surfaces like tile.
Bubinga: Although it is not a genuine rosewood, bubinga has a similar appearance and is often used in similar applications. These include musical instruments, wood inlays, and high-end furniture, which benefit from bubinga’s fine grain pattern and durability. Bubinga is also renowned for its chatoyance, as well as the extensive pillowing, quilting, and other patterns found within its grain.
Brazilian Cherry: One of the hardest hardwoods available today, Brazilian cherry is well known as a popular flooring material. Its deep red color brings an intense warmth to any space, and as a wood countertop material, it adds vibrancy and uniqueness to any interior design.
Customization Options for Every Vision
Introduce curves and maximize functionality with arced countertops that enhance design flow and efficiency. Curved designs are particularly effective in spaces where a softer, more organic aesthetic is desired. An arced countertop not only elevates the overall look of a room but also optimizes space in smaller areas, seamlessly blending form and function. Beyond aesthetics, these countertops eliminate sharp corners, offering added safety while maintaining a smooth, harmonious flow—perfectly suited for modern, minimalist interiors.
Breadboard Ends:
A time-honored joinery technique that prevents warping and enhances character. Craftsmen have used breadboard ends for centuries to accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of wood due to atmospheric changes. In addition to this vital function, they introduce a touch of old-world elegance, adding unique charm to traditional and modern industrial designs. At Grothouse, we use a sliding dovetail joint that allows wood countertops to move freely while enhancing their visual appeal with a classic, refined look.
Seamlessly manage liquid flow in the kitchen with drainboards. An integrated drainboard next to your client’s sink is designed to direct water and other liquids during tasks such as dishwashing and food preparation. Our drainboard grooves are not merely horizontal channels—they are sloped for optimal drainage and finished with our Durata® premium coating to protect them from liquid absorption and wear.
Engraving:
Personalize by engraving meaningful words or images onto wood surfaces. Our precision laser engraving tools enable us to create custom engravings with unparalleled sharpness, allowing your client to personalize their countertop with a phrase, image, or logo that holds special significance. This enduring design element offers a unique way to express personality and add sentimental value.
Expanded Corners:
Maximize counter space and design elegance. Expand your client’s kitchen efficiency with countertops featuring expanded corners, increasing their surface area to provide more workspace or add an intriguing visual detail. These expanded corners can be softened or left square, accented by a continuous edge profile that complements the rest of the custom countertop.
A nod to traditional craftsmanship. Unlike the smooth, flawless finishes created by modern equipment, our hand-planed finish provides a textured, weathered appearance that showcases the artistry and character of the wood. This artisanal approach mimics the natural wear that develops over decades of use, offering a unique aesthetic.
Integrated Bowls:
Functional elegance for modern kitchens, integrated bowls are a unique solution. In minimalist designs, simplicity is key. Instead of separate bowls, our artisans create integrated bowls as part of the countertop itself. These features not only serve as functional storage but also as visually striking accents. With our Durata® finish applied, they can even function as waterproof wood sinks, blending seamlessly into the design.
Juice Grooves:
Often seen in cutting boards, juice grooves are an essential and efficient feature for countertops where liquids will be prepared. Our custom grooves effectively channel liquids away from the surface, keeping your client’s countertops clean and free from damage or discoloration, ensuring a polished and practical design.
A practical solution for knife storage, knife slots enhance the overall functionality of a wood countertop. Store knives securely and out of sight with custom-sized knife slots integrated directly into your client’s countertop. These slots prevent the need for bulky knife blocks, saving precious counter space while keeping knives within easy reach and maintaining a sleek, organized workspace.
Mitered Corners and Joints:
Our expert craftsmen meticulously miter every corner to achieve a seamless, visually pleasing joint, demonstrating precision craftsmanship at its finest. Each mitered corner is created with high precision, ensuring a flawless fit and a smooth, sophisticated finish. The countertops are also equipped with factory-secure tite-joint fasteners, allowing for easier and faster installation.
Sinks and Stoves:
Custom cutouts are essential for high-end appliances and sinks, ensuring a seamless, gap-free fit. Our experienced project managers and engineers collaborate closely with you to precisely measure sinks, faucets, and appliances, using state-of-the-art technology to create perfect templates. This results in flawless cutouts for under-mount sinks, drop-in stove inserts, and more.
Keep the kitchen organized and clutter-free with a custom trash hole that eliminates the need for cabinet doors. This discreet, convenient feature makes disposal effortless and efficient, blending seamlessly into the design, particularly with our end grain construction style, which offers a functional butcher block surface that’s also food-safe.
Trivets:
Protect your surfaces with a heat-resistant design. We integrate durable, heat-resistant trivets into custom wood countertops to prevent heat damage and discoloration. Using stainless steel rods or metal inserts, these trivets are seamlessly incorporated into the design, withstanding high temperatures while keeping the surrounding wood pristine.
Waterfall Countertops:
Extend the beauty of wood to new heights. A waterfall countertop adds a dramatic visual element, with wood grain flowing seamlessly from the top to the floor. Whether built with fixed, precision-mitered corners or movable casters for added counter space, waterfall designs offer beauty and functionality, making them ideal for kitchens, tables, or bars.
Charging Systems:
Stay connected with integrated charging solutions. Our custom wood countertops can feature hidden, under-counter charging systems, eliminating cords and clutter. This feature is ideal for home offices, kitchens, or hospitality spaces, allowing devices to charge effortlessly while maintaining a sleek and organized surface.
Anvil™ Metal:
Crafted for strength, versatility, and sophistication, Anvil™ Metal brings a bold, industrial edge to custom countertops and surfaces. With its distinctive textured finish, this exclusive finish offers both durability and a stunning visual appeal, making it a perfect complement to modern and industrial designs. Whether used as an accent or a focal point, Anvil™ Metal elevates any space with its sleek, resilient surface. Available in 8 colors and engineered to bend in ways not previously possible with real sheet metal, this product is ideal for kitchens, bars, and high-traffic areas where both style and functionality are paramount.
Wood Species Types:
Select from over 60 premium wood species. Grothouse offers an extensive selection of woods for custom countertops, furniture, shelving, and stair treads. For those seeking something truly unique, we can source one-of-a-kind logs for reclaimed wood from historic barns or slabs with raw edges for Live Edge projects, providing truly distinctive options for every design.
Timeless Elegance Backed by Expert Support
Wood countertops are more than surfaces—they’re investments in beauty and functionality. With proper care, they can last for decades, rivaling the durability of stone. At Grothouse, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process, from design to maintenance.
Discover how Grothouse custom wood countertops can elevate your designs and transform your clients’ spaces into works of art. Begin your journey today by exploring our range of woods, finishes, and functional features.
